--- title: "Provision of Rhododendron Control for the National Trust for Scotland in Inverewe and Torridon - Phase 2" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000652632" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000652632" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000652632.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000652632.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND" published: "2021-05-03" --- # Provision of Rhododendron Control for the National Trust for Scotland in Inverewe and Torridon - Phase 2 Buyer: NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000652632 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000652632) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000652632.json) ## Summary The National Trust for Scotland is currently seeking suppliers for the "Provision of Rhododendron Control for the National Trust for Scotland in Inverewe and Torridon - Phase 2", with the procurement process classified under services. This open tender is in the active stage and has a submission deadline set for 28th May 2021 at 12:00. The relevant project locations are in Inverewe and Torridon within the UK. Interested suppliers can submit their proposals electronically via the designated portal, and the contract is anticipated to commence shortly after the bid opening on the same day. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management, invasive species control, and landscaping services. Companies with expertise in ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation will find this contract particularly suitable. Participation in the National Trust for Scotland's projects not only enhances visibility among key stakeholders but can also lead to valuable long-term partnerships, especially in the sustainable land management sector. ## Notice The National Trust for Scotland, wishes to appoint suppliers for the Provision of Rhododendron Control in Inverewe and Torridon - Phase 2 ### Lot Information Inverewe Rhododendron ponticum was planted in Inverewe Garden originally to provide wind breaks and shelter for other more sensitive plants to establish. The R. ponticum hybrid is however a highly invasive species that has spread out from Inverewe Garden into woodland and moorland habitat on the Inverewe estate. Many of the large mature bushes out-with the Garden have been controlled with the use of stem treatment so the seed dispersal has now significantly diminished. There is still follow up work to treat the remaining bushes and the scattered seedlings and small bushes that remain in the woodland shelter belt surrounding the Garden. Other species such as gaultheria are also spreading into the woodlands and threaten to invade the ground story of the woodland. Some remaining control work is required in the woodland outside of the garden boundary but the major part of the contract is to control the rhododendron within Inverewe garden itself under the direction of the Head Gardener - Kevin Ball. Torridon Rhododendron ponticum is a highly invasive species that has spread out from core areas within the Torridon estate. This includes the old country estate houses such as Torridon House, but also from private gardens around the villages of Fasag and Inveralligin. The infestation threatens both woodland areas of high value for biodiversity, such as the Inveralligin SSSI, and is also spreading into newly established crofter forest schemes and the open heath habitat. As part of the Wipeout project the NTS aims to control INNS across properties including the Torridon Estate. Phase I of Wipeout has seen approximately 70% control of the invasive rhododendron. Much of the large mature bushed on the NTS ground have already been treated, mainly with the use of stem treatment so the seed dispersal has now been significantly diminished. There remains follow up work to treat the remaining bushes and the scattered seedlings and small bushes that have spread out from the original core areas. A report has been produced following Wipeout 1 to describe the work already completed and the management zones that require work as Wipeout 2 representing this tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413546 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH11 4DF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92530000 - Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services ## Release History - 3 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413546 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY413546&idx=1 3rd May 2021 - Tender Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413546 Provision of Rhododendron Control for the National Trust for Scotland in Inverewe and Torridon - Phase 2 - The National Trust for Scotland, wishes to appoint suppliers for the Provision of Rhododendron Control in Inverewe and Torridon - Phase 2 ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nts.org - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000652632 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=652632 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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